NYC NOW Midday News: Trump Appeals SNAP Ruling to Supreme Court, Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown, and MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement
Nov 10, 2025
Julia Hayward, a dedicated reporter for WNYC/WNMI, dives into the MTA's significant expansion of automated bus lane enforcement in Brooklyn and the Bronx. She shares details on how cameras will be rolled out on routes like the BX9 and B63, with a warning phase before fines begin. Hayward also discusses the anticipated improvements in service and safety due to this initiative. Plus, the podcast covers the Trump administration's struggle over SNAP benefits during the government shutdown and the Senate's efforts to resolve it.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Supreme Court Could Decide SNAP Access
- The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt lower-court orders requiring full SNAP payments during the shutdown.
- The justices were expected to decide quickly, showing the legal fight could determine benefits access for millions.
East Village Resident Still Waiting
- Michael Paul from the East Village says he still hadn't received his November SNAP benefits and got no contact.
- His waiting illustrates how the shutdown and legal orders create real uncertainty for recipients.
Rolling SNAP Distribution Creates Conflicts
- SNAP benefits are distributed on a rolling basis, complicating who receives aid first during disputes.
- Federal orders to stop distributions met state actions to send benefits anyway, creating conflicting signals.